Mariners Moose Tracks, 6/18/17: Felix Hernandez, Yangervis Solarte, and Markelle Fultz

Happy Father’s Day, friends. I hope you all have a relaxing and enjoyable Sunday. By the time this is posted, I’ll be a few miles into my first half marathon, so my Sunday will neither be relaxing nor enjoyable. Keep my suffering in mind while reading these links.

In Mariners News...

• Jean Segura is nearing a rehab assignment.
• The Mariners acquired Pat Light yesterday.
• Mariners veterans share some wisdom with recently drafted players.

Mariners Minors...

• Eric Filia has had an impressive season for Modesto.

• Speaking of Modesto, the Nuts are California League North Division champions.

• Felix Hernandez had a fantastic rehab start, as the Rainiers beat the Salt Lake Bees 2-0.

• The Arkansas Travelers lost by double digits in Springfield last night.

• The Clinton LumberKings’ winning streak was snapped at six after a 2-1 loss. Cedar Rapids’ final run came from Travis Blankenhorn stealing home.
• The Everett AquaSox fell 12-4 to the Hillsboro Hops.

Around the League...

• Check out this incredible story about Yangervis Solarte and his family.
• The Reds unveiled a statue of Pete Rose.
• Dan Blewett of the Hardball Times goes in depth on pitch tunneling.
• The A’s traded Trevor Plouffe to the Rays.
• Matt Shoemaker is headed to the DL.

Luke’s Pick...

• It looks like Markelle Fultz is headed to Philadelphia.